The Official U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget

The Defense Department’s independent watchdog acknowledged the shortfall, a concern the administration has downplayed for months.

Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.

Faster borrowing — driven in part by lost revenue from invalidated tariffs — means the next debt-limit fight is also likely to arrive ahead of schedule.

The senators’ letter says the administration’s handling of the project raises “concerns about transparency, accountability, and stewardship of this national landmark.”

The White House tried but failed to block funding for preschool for poor children. Instead, it will seek to strip away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth.

Chevron reported its highest quarterly earnings ever. Shell had its second-biggest quarter, and ExxonMobil doubled its earnings compared with the same time last year.

SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

The Official U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget

The Official U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget

A new Washington Post poll found that more Americans are feeling worse about the price of groceries than they were before the war with Iran began.

Financial conflicts of interest are widespread among a new Trump Administration Healthcare Advisory Committee tasked with providing the Department of…

Democratic senators question presence of Trump donors, Tony Robbins on health care advisory panel.